OKX has announced the launch of a new crypto derivatives product called X-Perps. The product introduces MiFID-regulated five-year expiry crypto derivatives for the European Economic Area, with up to 10× leverage. It is designed for both retail and institutional traders. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). The […]

The US-Iran war continues to affect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices, with volatility at high levels. However, risk-on sentiment also appears to be returning, with open interest rising as BTC rises to a new multi-month high.  How The US-Iran War Affects The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Prices In an X post, crypto analyst Michaël van […]

Kraken’s market valuation has dropped from $20 billion to $13.3 billion since the company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC in November.

Bitcoin Magazine Virginia Enacts Law Requiring State to Hold ‘Unclaimed’ Crypto in Original Form for One Year Virginia has enacted a new framework for unclaimed digital assets, requiring the state to hold dormant cryptocurrency in its original form for a set period before any sale. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law on […]

An international law enforcement initiative involving the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), US Secret Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Securities Commission is disrupting crypto schemes worldwide. In a statement, the blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs says it served as a private sector partner in the phishing crackdown, with “Operation Atlantic” freezing more than $12 […]

Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock recorded $1.1 billion in daily trading volume on April 13. This was 46.5% higher than its previous single-day record and more than four times its 300-day average of about $274 million. A $100 Stock Moving Billions The share price moved one cent, the total liquidity was $1.156 billion, and that […]

Cow DAO paused all protocol services after attackers hijacked the DNS records for swap.cow.fi at 14:54 UTC on April 14, redirecting users to a wallet-draining frontend. At least US$1 million (AU$1.45 million) in funds was stolen within three hours, including 219 ETH intercepted from a single trader’s wallet. Smart contracts and on-chain infrastructure were not […]

The Ethereum Foundation launched the Ethereum Security Subsidy Program on April 14, committing US$1 million to help mainnet builders cover professional smart contract audit costs. More than 20 audit firms, including Certora, Zellic, Immunefi, and Quantstamp, joined the Areta marketplace to deliver competitive quotes, with subsidies covering up to 30% of total costs. The program […]

Stablecoins are facing rising pressure as the yield debate exposes inefficiencies in idle capital. Firms like Wisdomtree Digital Assets are pointing to tokenized funds as a way to capture income without sacrificing liquidity. Key Takeaways: Wisdomtree says a regulated money market fund can match stablecoin liquidity while generating income. Stablecoins drive the yield debate as […]

Fundamental shift in the market that we have all been waiting for is happening right here and now.

Goldman Sachs' asset management division plans to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded ‌fund in the coming months, according to a …

TL;DR Bitcoin climbed above $76,000 but was quickly rejected, falling about $2,000 and leaving traders focused on whether support above $74,000 can hold for now. Most major altcoins turned lower, with Ethereum, Solana, XRP, BNB, DOGE, HYPE, LINK, XMR, CC, and NEAR contributing to a weaker market tone. RAVE bucked the sell-off, extended its explosive […]

Institutional demand for XRP is slowly creeping back in recent days. Inflows into Spot XRP ETFs in the US are picking up pace, even with price action still subdued under $1.4. Notably, the latest ETF data shows that a measurable portion of the token’s circulating supply is already being absorbed by these investment vehicles.  ETFs […]

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan previously estimated that if Bitcoin captures 17% of the store-of-value market over the next decade, it could be worth $1 million a coin.

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B Kraken has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Tuesday at Semafor World Economy in Washington, D.C., confirming earlier reports. The disclosure marks a renewed step toward public markets after earlier plans were paused amid volatile crypto conditions. […]

In the digital gaming world, most promos are built to spark a fast reaction and then vanish. A bigger gift, a louder ad, a higher number in the title, and then the market moves away. That is why the latest move from Spartans.com feels different. Its new $7 million leaderboard is not the kind of […]

Ripple is merging institutional finance and blockchain development into a broader New York event aimed at a more unified digital asset audience. The Swell 2026 format expands beyond past silos to include leaders, builders, and researchers. Key Takeaways: Ripple merged Swell and Apex into one event, expanding reach across finance and blockchain. XRP Ledger gains […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Georgetown, Cayman Islands, April 15th, 2026] The three-year deal commits $3Bn in ETH to ETHGas’ High Performance Staking Service and marks a major step toward forward pricing infrastructure for Ethereum’s growing institutional settlement layer. ETHGas, a performance infrastructure bringing forward markets and execution guarantees to Ethereum, and ether.fi, the leading onchain banking […]

XRPL Commons and Boundless announced native zero-knowledge proof integration for the XRP Ledger at Paris Blockchain Week, enabling institutions to settle transactions without exposing sensitive financial data. The upgrade supports confidential stablecoin payments, treasury management, and DeFi access while maintaining regulatory compliance through selective disclosure and role-based access for auditors. The integration is live on […]

SoftBank, NEC, Honda, and Sony jointly established Japan AI Foundation Model Development, targeting a trillion-parameter AI model designed to control robots, vehicles, and factory systems. Japan’s NEDO has earmarked roughly ¥1 trillion (AU$9.14 billion) in AI support over five years, and the new venture is considered a near-certain recipient of the funding. The consortium keeps […]

Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase and Binance, are scrambling to fortify their cybersecurity defenses ahead of the release of Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos.”

Older investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading …

The authors described it as a “private incentive to upgrade” because lost or frozen coins will make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more.

Morgan Stanley’s freshly launched Bitcoin exchange-traded fund pulled in nearly $62 million within its first week of trading — a debut that landed in the middle of the strongest week for crypto investment products in three months. Macro Shifts Fuel The Comeback That broader rebound was driven by more than one firm’s market entry. Crypto […]

The Hyperliquid exchange has re-established its leadership position in perpetual futures trading, reaching a new record of 6.9% of trading volume across centralized exchanges. This milestone clearly demonstrates its ability to capture a larger share of perpetual futures open interest, even outperforming established competitors. The platform has seen a significant surge in activity, driven by […]

CoW Swap said that it paused protocol activity after attackers hijacked the DNS records for its main frontend at swap.cow.fi. The team warned users to stop interacting with the site and later confirmed the issue began at 14:54 UTC. Users should revoke all approvals made on CoW Swap after 14:54 UTC today. Tools like https://t.co/CGNBLppgWS […]

For years, X has been at the center of real-time financial conversations. Traders, investors and analysts rely on the platform daily, with billions of dollars of capital influenced by insights, sentiment and breaking updates that users share directly into their timelines. Now, X is making a major move to strengthen that position. Today, x unveiled […]

Bitcoin Magazine Is Bitcoin Still a Sovereign Tool? A new panel has officially been announced for Bitcoin 2026 titled “Is Bitcoin Still A Sovereign Tool?” featuring Matt Odell, Bruce Fenton, Luke Rudkowski, and BTC Sessions. The conversation will bring together these four voices who have spent years examining the intersection of Bitcoin, individual freedom, institutional […]

Key Takeaways: Ripple is collaborating with Kyobo Life to conduct tokenized government bond settlement in Korea.  The initiative accepts the use of Ripple Custody to settle in a secure and on-chain way in a regulated environment.  The objectives of the project are to reduce the settlement time by T +2 down to close to real-time […]

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The first week of April underscored a clear trend: […]

XRP setup that has historically foreshadowed major price rallies gradually is taking shape.

The Bitcoin Risk Index just hit zero, “a full low-risk regime,” reported Swissblock on Tuesday. The metric is a proprietary indicator that gauges the overall risk level in the Bitcoin market. It essentially measures the relative balance between selling and buying pressure, and how “risky” it is to hold or buy BTC. Swissblock noted that it […]